Rosalie DeMello
Feb 27, 2025
New Bedford – Rosalie (Gonsalves) DeMello, age 87, of South Dartmouth, MA completed her life’s journey on Thursday, February 27, 2025.
She was born in South Dartmouth, MA in 1937 and resided there for most of her life. She was the daughter of John and Stella (Augustine) Gonsalves and the wife of Joseph C. DeMello.
Rosalie was a graduate of Holy Family...
Maria Adelaide Couto
Feb 27, 2025
Boston – Maria Adelaide (daFonte) Couto, age 75, of New Bedford, Ma passed away on Thursday February 27, 2025 at Beth Irael Hospital. She was the beloved wife of Jose M. Couto of New Bedford, Ma.
She was born in Pico, Azores and was the daughter of the late Georgina (Abreu) daFonte and Guilherme daFonte. She worked at Paul Modes as...
Celestina P. Francisco
Feb 25, 2025
New Bedford - Celestina P. (Baptista) Francisco, age 85, of New Bedford passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at Vantage Health and Rehab of New Bedford with her loving family by her side. She was the beloved wife of the late Luis Pereira Francisco.
She was born in Figueira da Foz, Portugal and was the daughter of the late Domingos...
Odette M. Medeiros
Feb 23, 2025
Odette M. (Raposo) Medeiros, age 93, of Marion, MA, peacefully passed away at home on February 23, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was the cherished wife of the late Antonio Jacinto Medeiros.
Born in Lomba do Botao Sao Miguel, Azores, she was the daughter of the late Joao Medeiros Raposo and Miquelina (Da Ponte) Raposo. Throughout her life, Odette...
Carlos A. Graca
Feb 19, 2025
New Bedford - Carlos A. Graça, age 70, of New Bedford, MA passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at home with his loving family by his side. He was the beloved husband of Maria Gorete (Esgueirão) Graça, with whom he had shared 50 years of marriage.
He was born in Costa Nova do Prado, Portugal. At 12 years old, he...
Antonio M. Borges, Jr.
Feb 19, 2025
Antonio M. Borges
12/18/1950 – 02/19/2025
He was the husband of Tina (Etelvina) Costa Borges. Born in Cova Figueira da Foz, Portugal. He was the son of the late Antonio Borges, and Encarnacao Cordeiro Borges, and the brother of the late Maria Joao Pimentel.
Antonio (Tony) was a loving husband, father, Vovo, and friend. Spending time with his family and especially his grandchildren...

Terence W. Farrell
Feb 17, 2025
New Bedford – Terence W. Farrell, age 59, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2025 at St. Luke’s Hospital. Born in Vallejo, CA he was the son of Marilyn (Landrum) Farrell and the late Thomas W. Farrell.
Private funeral arrangements are entrusted to Perry Funeral Home, 111 Dartmouth Street, New Bedford.
Maria F. Dias
Feb 17, 2025
New Bedford – Maria F. (Pereira) Dias, age 79, of New Bedford, MA passed away on Monday, February 17, 2025 at her home with her loving family by her side. She was the beloved wife of Antonio Pereira Dias.
She was born in Pedro Miguel, Faial, Azores and was the daughter of the late Jose Francisco Pereira and Inancia (Nunes) Pereira....
Rosalie Bettencourt
Feb 17, 2025
Marion – Rosalie (Poirier) Bettencourt, age 86, of Marion and formerly of New Bedford, MA passed away on Monday, February 17, 2025 at Sippican Healthcare Center.
She was born in New Bedford, MA and was the daughter of Michiel A. Poirier and Mary (Traveres) Perry. She had worked as a drill press operator for Olan Aegis for many years. Rosalie loved...
Natalie J. Simmons
Feb 15, 2025
New Bedford – Natalie J. (Fonseca) Simmons, age 92, of Dartmouth, MA passed away after a period of declining health on Saturday, February 15, 2025 at St. Luke’s Hospital with her loving family by her side. She was the beloved wife of the late Gilbert Simmons.
She was born in New Bedford, MA and was the daughter of the late Antone...
Sherry Penler
Feb 12, 2025
Dartmouth – Sherry Marie Penler, age 55, of Dartmouth, MA passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at her home with her loving family by her side. She was the beloved wife of Robert John Penler.
She was born in Gastonia, North Carolina and was the daughter of Warren and Anne Doty. Sherry loved riding motorcycles, traveling and camping but above...
Paul J. Madeira
Feb 11, 2025
New Bedford – Paul J. Madeira, age 47, of New Bedford, MA passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at St. Luke’s Hospital with his loving family by his side.
He was born in the Azores, Portugal and was the beloved son of Silvino Madeira and Maria (Bizarro) Madeira. He had worked in construction over the years.
Paul is survived by his...
Gary Charles McCabe
Feb 11, 2025
Gary Charles McCabe
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Gary Charles McCabe on February 11, 2025. He was 65. Gary lived a life marked by love, kindness, and unwavering devotion to his family and friends at Seven Hills Foundation. The family extends a special thank you to Genoveva Gray and her team for their exceptional care...
Maria J. Medeiros
Feb 8, 2025
New Bedford – Maria J. (Almeida) Medeiros, age 86, of Dartmouth, MA passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2025 at Brandon Woods of Dartmouth with her loving family by her side. She was the beloved wife of Serafim Medeiros.
She was born in Sao Miguel, Azores and was the daughter of the late Daniel Almeida and Emilia (DaSilva) Almeida. Over the...
Quintin Feliciano Cornier
Feb 6, 2025
New Bedford – Quintin Feliciano Cornier, age 61, of Dartmouth, MA passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2025 at St. Luke’s Hospital with his loving family by his side. He was the beloved husband of Claridel Feliciano.
He was born in Guayanilla, Puerto Rico and was the son of Benjamin Feliciano and Romana Cornier. He had worked in construction for many...
Cheryl Araujo
Feb 5, 2025
Fairhaven – Cheryl Araujo, age 75, of Dartmouth, MA passed away on Friday, January 31, 2025 at Royal of Fairhaven with her loving family by her side.
She was born in New Bedford, MA and was the beloved daughter of the late Charles Ripley and Helen (Marshall) Ripley. She had worked as a secretary for Medeiros & Sons Construction. Cheryl loved...
David Marshall
Feb 3, 2025
David Marshall, a beloved friend and brother in Christ, passed unexpectedly leaving behind a legacy of transformation and faith. Initially, like many, David faced challenges, uncertainties, and struggles. However, it was through his relationship with Jesus that he found a sense of purpose, forgiveness and direction. With the awareness of his need for God’s mercy, David experienced a profound transformation...
Gary Wayne Taber
Feb 2, 2025
New Bedford – Gary Wayne Taber, age 72, of Florida, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2025 at St. Luke’s Hospital. He was born in New Bedford, MA and was the son of the late Donald Taber and Veronica (Lima) Taber.
Gary is survived by his son, Trever Taber; his brother, Glenn E. Taber; and his step-children, Brett Sarmento, Misty Sarmento...
Celia Santana Rosado
Feb 2, 2025
New Bedford – Celia Santana Rosado, age 85, of New Bedford, MA passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 2, 2025 at her home with her loving family by her side. She was the beloved wife of the late Pedro Molina.
She was born in Vega Alta, Puerto Rico and was the beloved daughter of the late Ismael Santana and Juana Rosado....
Laura P. Vieira
Feb 2, 2025
Dartmouth - Laura P. Vieira, age 97, of Dartmouth, MA passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 2, 2025. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph Vieira. She was born in Dartmouth and was the oldest of 3 daughters to the late Mary (Mello) Pacheco.
She worked at the Otis Air Force Base in the personnel department for over 32...